Mozzarella

This hearty, veggie-filled rigatoni recipe requires a little bit of work, but makes plenty for a group and is full of flavor.

Italians do it best: This orecchiette recipe with mozzarella is proof.

Attention all you dieters: If you lose the bun, I've found you a delicious Memorial Day meal!

If you don't believe me, ask all the little neighborhood stands (not to mention a few hulking multinational corporations) that have steadily traded on the classic for years. They'll tell you not to go sticking pesto on a perfectly good hamburger.

This tartlet using peak tomatoes looks like it takes all day to make, but it is actually a quickie.